North Warwickshire Rural Area
Warning of Fraudsters Claiming to be From the Police
Warwickshire residents were conned out of £26,000 in two separate incidents on the 12th October. A man in his 80s from Leamington was conned out of £8,500 and a woman in her 70s from Rugby was conned out of £17,500. In both cases they were called by fraudsters claiming to be from the police and…
Read MoreMale Assaulted in Atherstone
Warwickshire Police are investigating a report of a man being assaulted in Aldi in Station Street, Atherstone at around 6.35pm yesterday (13/10/20). Anyone with information can call 101 quoting incident 352 of 13 October or information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Read MoreHate Crime Awareness Week 2020: Don’t Suffer in Silence
This week is Hate Crime Awareness Week 2020 and Warwickshire Police are marking it by urging victims not to suffer in silence. Throughout the pandemic, many people have been isolated from friends, family and communities, and police are concerned there may be a lot of victims of hate crime who are not reporting to police. Inspector…
Read MoreTimber Stolen in Coleshill
Some time over the weekend (10th to 12th October) unknown offender(s) have entered a rural location on Birmingham Road, Coleshill and stole 25 metre lengths of timber. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us by either…
Read MoreVehicle Stolen in Fillongley
Some time between 21.00 hrs 11/10/20 and 06.30 hrs this morning (12/10/20), unknown offender(s) stole a white Ford S Max, registration ending YYR from Wood End Lane, Fillongley. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible CCTV or Dash-cam footage, please contact us…
Read MoreWarwickshire Police Part of Operation Gallileo to Address Hare Coursing
Since harvest, we have been seeing a sharp rise in hare coursing across the county, however Warwickshire Police are now proud to be part of Op Gallileo, a national police effort to tackle this barbaric illegal ‘sport’. Being part of this operation means more cross border information and intelligence sharing, targetting known prolific offenders and of…
Read MoreHorse Box and Trailer Stolen in Austrey
Some time between 10.00 hrs on 9/10/20 and 09.30 hrs 10/10/20, unknown offender(s) have entered a rural property in Austrey and stole an Iveco horse box, registration ending RHA and a blue Ifor Williams trailer. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, including possible…
Read MoreHorse Tack Stolen in Fillongley
Some time between 23.00 hrs 9/10/20 and 07.00 hrs yesterday morning (10/10/20), unknown offender(s) have come across a field and broke into a secure outbuilding at a property in Green End, Fillongley and stole horse tack including saddles and bridles. If you saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, see items of tack offered for sale that may…
Read MoreSheep Attacks Reported in Austrey and Warwick
Again we are having to remind the public to be responsible dog owners and keep their animals under control, especially around livestock. In the last few days we have had very distressing incidents reported with the sheep involved receiving serious injuries and in one case having to be euthanized. Incident 55 of 7/10/20 – Warwick PC…
Read MorePolice Urge Residents to be Vigilant and Look Out for Suspicious Vehicles That May Be Involved in Courier Fraud Scams
Officers investigating a number of reported courier fraud incidents in Bedworth, Leamington, Rugby and Stoneleigh this week are urging the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious vehicles they see in their area which could be involved in these scams. Courier fraud is when fraudsters claiming to be from the police, bank, HMRC or…
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